The process of replacing quarterback Jarrett Stidham began in earnest Saturday, as the Orange team defeated the Blue team 28-10 in the Auburn A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.
True freshman Bo Nix and redshirt freshman Joey Gatewood emerged as the top two candidates to succeed Stidham under center, as they both put up big numbers.
Nix went 11-of-17 for 155 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, while Gatewood threw for 130 yards and two touchdowns on 8-of-12 passing. Nix and Gatewood benefited from facing the second-team offense in the first half before switching from Orange to Blue in order to face the No.